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Belt: O.185-1879

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Belt for an ayudha katti (todunga). Formed of a copper alloy oval frame with an angled transverse bar fitted with a central faceted pointed finial, the bar and finial decorated with geometrical punched and incised ornament, lined with red leather. At either side of the oval frame is a loop to which is attached an elliptical strap of red leather, lined with white leather, with a narrow strap inside. At the forward end of each is a hole through which a copper alloy double hook with three knops is fitted, and this in turn is fastened to a copper alloy chain with a terminal double loop on one and a hook on the other, for fastening as a belt at the front. To each of the double hooks is fitted a double cord of red and yellow braid, terminating in a large yellow tassel bound with red, gold and black thread, inside which are three small tassels, one yellow, one white and one red

Legal notes

Given by Robert Taylor, MA

Measurements and weight

Length: 90 cm
Overall Length: 190 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - 1879 CE

Note

This belt goes with the ayudha katti O.81–2.1879, and is a pair to O.184-1879.

Components of the work

Frame composed of copper alloy

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 184
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Tag

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.185-1879
Primary reference Number: 160111
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 17 January 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 17 January 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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